Author: Tony Grist

CSA Observes TiC at JRTC FORT POLK, La. — Gen. Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk March 19-20. The visit focused on observing a rotational training exercise and engaging directly with Soldiers in the field, including members from the 82nd Airborne Division. The emphasis was on continuous transformation and ensuring the force remains lethal, disciplined and ready. George spent time in the “box,” JRTC’s premier training area known for its force-on-force exercises that prepare units to fight and win in…

Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday won a key straw poll for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. But the results indicated that Vance is no longer the clear front-runner in the race. Fifty-three percent of voting attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference selected Vance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio finished second at 35 percent. No other candidate cracked three percent. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Last year, Vance led the poll with 61 percent and populist firebrand Steve Bannon, who was not on this year’s ballot, came in second with 12 percent. Rubio garnered…

House Republicans rejected Friday a Senate-passed plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, dimming hopes for a quick resolution and extending a funding standoff that began in mid-February. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The Senate passed the bill earlier Friday, funding DHS through the fiscal year while excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. But Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the House would not take it up, calling the bill inadequate because it omitted funding for the immigration-enforcement agencies. Johnson is backing instead a short-term measure to fund all of DHS…

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (26 March 2026) UF PRO, one of the most innovative brands in the tactical clothing industry and part of Mehler Systems, has introduced the P-40 Classic Gen.3 Tactical Pants, a new generation of low-profile tactical pants designed for everyday reliability, unrestricted mobility, and comfort across a wide temperature range. The P-40 Classic Gen.3 builds on the proven concept of the P-40 platform, focusing on functional improvements in fit, adaptability, and long-term comfort. Designed for professional users who require a clean, low-profile appearance without compromising performance, the pants are suitable for operational environments, training, and everyday duty use. The…

The Iran war entered its 29th day on Saturday as Ansar Allah, the Yemeni armed movement commonly known as the Houthis, said Saturday it had entered the war directly by launching a barrage of ballistic missiles at what it described as sensitive Israeli military targets, opening a new front in the regional conflict. In a statement, the group said the attack was carried out in support of Iran and allied “resistance” forces in Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine, citing continued U.S.–Israeli strikes on infrastructure and what it described as massacres across multiple fronts. The Houthis did not specify whether they intended…

I just got back from Florida where I shot Steel Nationals. I have not shot Steel Nationals since 2007, when I won my one and only national title. That was mostly luck, and I have not actually shot 10 steel matches in my life, so when I talk about shooting steel competitions, I do not consider myself an expert on it. I entered Carry Optics and Limited Optics, one division on each day, using the same gun. I shot my LTT P30L LEM, with an SRO on top. It performed perfectly though I think I was the only person shooting…

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Platatac – OT Shirt Platatac’s pitch for their new OT shirts is straightforward. You already know the problem. Too hot. Holds sweat. Useless under kit. They aim to fix it. Built to run under tactical gear or on their own — on task, in training, at work, or when things ramp up. What matters: Lightweight. Fast-drying. Perforated 75% Nylon / 25% Spandex stretch. SPF 50+ UV Protection. Already moving fast — and the ones running them aren’t giving them up. Short Sleeve. Long Sleeve. Long Sleeve w/Hood. Offered in 10 colours and camo patterns. Read the full article here

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